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The Tragedy of Krispy Kreme
Yahoo Finance News ^
| October 13, 2009
| Carol Kopp
Posted on 10/14/2009 8:48:23 AM PDT by ETL
Krispy Kreme had been a popular doughnut chain in the South since 1937, but remained unknown to the rest of us until about 1996. That's when the first Krispy Kreme popped up in New York City, on West 23rd Street. ..."
Krispy Kreme stock hit a high of about $49 in 2003. Then it started on a long downward spiral, losing about 90% of its value.
This company had problems that had nothing to do with its doughnut recipe.
It over-expanded and took on crushing debt. There were allegations of management misconduct. Some franchises went bankrupt. Competition was fierce in the cheap eats category. More people started consuming healthy foods.
In short, Krispy Kreme managed to lose money selling something that is both cheap and delicious.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: carbs; doughnuts; foodpolice; krispykreme; obesity
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posted on
10/14/2009 8:59:09 AM PDT
by
ETL
(ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
To: ETL
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posted on
10/14/2009 8:59:32 AM PDT
by
navysealdad
(http://drdavehouseoffun.com/)
To: A CA Guy
Totally agree with you.
A fad not to last.
Good to see ya by the way, was just thinking about you the other day.
Still living as a single freeper?
I personally think it is a great lifestyle for me.
23
posted on
10/14/2009 9:00:30 AM PDT
by
Global2010
(Strange We Can Believe In)
To: navysealdad
Hey, where did they find those pictures of my ex-wives????
24
posted on
10/14/2009 9:01:11 AM PDT
by
animal172
(Why doesn't affirmative action apply to the NBA or NFL?)
To: ETL
Krispy Kreme - Live Fast, Die Young
25
posted on
10/14/2009 9:01:20 AM PDT
by
GraceG
To: ETL
Paula Deen's Krispy Kreme Burger with Bacon and Egg. That gal sure knows how to facilitate a heart attack.
26
posted on
10/14/2009 9:02:37 AM PDT
by
Harley
(Life is Tough, But It's a Lot Tougher When You're a Liberal. Stop Global Whining Now.)
To: caver
I know people like their Krispy Kremes but they are almost 100% sugar. Yech. What...are you some kind of Communist? Damn it...heroin's illegal....cocaine's illegal...what's left?
Sugar,chocolate and prime rib,that's what!
To: brewcrew
Thus beginneth another thread discussing the finer points of crap, ad infinitum. Only in America.Excuse us, your Highness...were you so aghast that you dropped your monocle into the brandy snifter?
Maybe you and the other members of the Royal Mongolian Debating Society can edify us.
Please save us from our American-ness!
28
posted on
10/14/2009 9:03:32 AM PDT
by
AreaMan
To: ETL
Krispy Kreme gave out free donuts nationwide to celebrate Obama’s inauguration. Reap it.
29
posted on
10/14/2009 9:03:40 AM PDT
by
RabidBartender
(I will work harder, Napoleon is always right.)
To: Harley
When did we all become so health conscious here?
30
posted on
10/14/2009 9:03:59 AM PDT
by
animal172
(Why doesn't affirmative action apply to the NBA or NFL?)
To: navysealdad
I’m not even gonna click on that link!
31
posted on
10/14/2009 9:04:15 AM PDT
by
wireman
To: caver
I know people like their Krispy Kremes but they are almost 100% sugar. Yech. I never had one. But they looked delicious.
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posted on
10/14/2009 9:04:18 AM PDT
by
ETL
(ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
To: RabidBartender
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posted on
10/14/2009 9:04:49 AM PDT
by
animal172
(Why doesn't affirmative action apply to the NBA or NFL?)
To: navysealdad
Krispy Kreme donuts .... tons of fun.
To: Global2010
Married now over two years with a one year old son.
No sleep, we both work in a stable job situation but time isn’t as available to be on the net as it was before.
We did a Baptism/first Birthday together.
The marriage and baby come later in life. I have a couple of decades on the wife, but she still manages to keep up with me at times.
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posted on
10/14/2009 9:05:13 AM PDT
by
A CA Guy
( God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
To: AmericanGirlRising
Here in the South, KK is a great product. It’s geared toward our tastes. We like our tea sweet and our donuts sweeter!Speak for yourself. Those KK donuts are gross.
Southern Maid are better. But the best are at Lone Star Bakery in Round Rock.
36
posted on
10/14/2009 9:05:26 AM PDT
by
al_c
(http://www.blowoutcongress.com)
To: animal172
Didn’t know they were yours!!
37
posted on
10/14/2009 9:05:34 AM PDT
by
navysealdad
(http://drdavehouseoffun.com/)
To: wireman
Oh come on. You know you want to. Just do it!!
38
posted on
10/14/2009 9:05:43 AM PDT
by
animal172
(Why doesn't affirmative action apply to the NBA or NFL?)
To: ETL
Krispy Kreme had been a popular doughnut chain in the South since 1937, but remained unknown to the rest of us until about 1996. That's when the first Krispy Kreme popped up in New York City, on West 23rd Street. ..." Yes, we all know New York City is the center of the universe, and nothing outside of New York City is worthy of discussion - ever.
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posted on
10/14/2009 9:06:09 AM PDT
by
SaveTheChief
(Obama lied, America died.)
To: ETL
They’ve pretty much died out in the Kansas City area. The local chain, Lamar’s, has won out. They make a better product anyway.
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